Combined comb and brush



Dec. 6, 1927. 1,651,659

J. ZAWYRUCHIA COMBINED cows AND BRUSH Filed May 12. 1924 I VIIVIIIIIIIYIIJIJ Patented Dec. 6, 1%27.

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Application filed May 12,

This invention relates to impromments .in a combined hair brush and comb.

The object of the invention is to provide a simple and compact structure, wherein the comb can be conveniently mounted on the brush back to atiordconvenient means for using either the brush or comb. V

A further object oi the invention is to provide means for mounting the comb on the brush back.

The invention also comprehends improvements in the details of construction and arrangement of parts, which will be hereinafter described and particularly pointed out in the claims. r

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the improvedcombined comb and brush.

Fig. 2 is a similar view showing another way of mounting the comb.

Fig. 3 is a central section taken through the form of the invention shown in 1.

Fig. 4 is a detail view of a diii erent form of trunnion.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of another torm oi the invention.

Fig. 6 is a detail cross section of the same.

The numeral 1 indicates a hair brush comprising a back 2, a handle 3, and bristles l.

In the outer face of the back 2 a shown in Fig. 1, a groove 5, which en ids from r the juncture of the handle with the back to a. point approximately half way between the ends of the back. On the face oi? the back bcyondthe forward end of the groove is a highly polished metal plate 6, which serves as a mirror. Y

The base of a comb? is inserted in the groove 5 so that it projects out at right angles to the back of the brush, the side walls of the groove engaging and holding the comb against movement. At opposite ends of the base of the comb are trunnions 88 which are of resilient material, and which may be made integral with the comb, as shown in Fig. 3, or made separable, as shown at 8 in Fig. i. The resilient trunnions 8-8 fit in sockets 9-9 formed at opposite ends of the groove 5 to hold the comb in iiXed relation to the brush when in use.

In lieu of the groove being located in the 1924. Serial No. 712,874.

brush back, it may be located'on one side of the back,-as shown-1n Fig. 2, and it'desired, the groove may be tormed on the brush back,

' as shown in Fig. 1, and a slot 10 formed in of the. sockets 9, and by pressure of the inn ger on the opposite trunnion to pass the end wall of the slot, the comb is pushed down in place,as shown in dotted lines'in Fig. 3. Once the comb is depressed, theresilient trunnion springs into the socket,fwitli the result that the comb becomes locked firmly to the brush. Hence the brush'and comb V are combined in a simple and efficient article for ready use. Obviously, the comb can bev as readily secured on the side of the brush, as on the back, this being a mere matter of design or preference in manufacture.

The resilient trunnions make it possible to withdraw the comb from its groove, by exerting an upward pull, which causes the trunnions to yield and slip out of the sockets, whereupon the comb may be conveniently stored away when the combined brush and comb is not in use. I

To provide a convenient place forstoring the comb, it may he slipped in the slot 10.

The trunnions may be moulded orotl1e1= wise tormed shown in Fig. 4. In this in stance, the yielding material when applied to the brush. is securely held to the comb proper by lugs 8 engaging in recesses 8 in the ends of the comb.

From the foregoing description, it isevident I have provided a simple and convenient structure, which combines in a single article both comb and brush.

What I claim and desire to ecure by Letters Patent is r I 1. A brush having a groove formed in its back with undercut end walls, a comb adapted to fit in said groove and having end projections in line withthe comb back to engage in the undercut portions of the end walls of the groove. i

2. A brush having a groove formed in its back with undercut end walls, a comb adapted'to fit in said groove and having end projections in line with the comb back to engage in the undercuflportions of the end alls of the groove, one of said projections 5 being; resilient to permit the comb to be in serted in looking position in the groove.

8. A brush having a groove formed in its back with undercut end Walls, a comb adapted to fit in said groove and having end projeotions to engage in the undercut portions of the end Walls of the groove, the brush back being formed With an opening to slide ably receive the comb for storage of the latter. I

In testimony WhereofI aflix my signature JOHN ZAVVYRUCHIA. [n s} 

